Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus feuerhexe "Firewitch"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Evergreen. Tolerates heat and humidity better than some Dianthus species. Produces clove-scented bright pink flowers. Deadhead flowers to promote new blooms. Mat- forming quality makes it great as a ground cover. Care should be taken when mulching the plants not to allow a build up of mulch around the plants which will cause rotting. Plants can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Urban / Tree Box

Height (ft)

0.5

Flower Color

Pink

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June